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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.16, 13,865.04 and 5,570.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.16, 13,865.04 and 5,570.89 is: 7,687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.16 : 13,865.04 = 5,570.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.16/13,865.04 = 5,570.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.16x = 13,865.04 × 5,570.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.16x = 77,240,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,240,612.69/10,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.81

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